Summer Reading

Beginning June 21!

Join us for 50 Days of Summer Reading beginning June 21! Read every day this summer for a chance to win awesome prizes, including a Grand Prize of 4 tickets to Great Wolf Lodge's indoor water park!

Sign up here!

Save the date for these exciting programs:

June 21 Kids Craft Fair and Summer Reading Kickoff

June 25 Wildlife Encounters - a visit from live animals!

July 9 Robot Petting Zoo - Get an up-close, hands-on look at lots of cool Robots!

July 16 Pajama Story Time with Miss Leah and Teddy Bear Sleepover 

July 23 Flying High Dogs - a performance from incredible trained dogs!

August 6 Sub-Zero Ice Cream - a science show featuring liquid nitrogen, followed by ice cream for all!

Adult Summer Reading

Starts June 10th

Summer reading is just around the corner! Adults can sign up beginning June 10th, and start collecting a raffle ticket for each book read!  We have to thank our amazing local sponsors for Adult Summer Reading who have provided gift certificates for our raffle: Churchill's, Dodge's Agway, Quicksilver, The Old Salt, and Flowers by Marianne. Our grand prize is again provided this year by our loyal sponsor, Water Street Bookstore in Exeter! Stop in and check out our display of prizes generously donated this year.  Happy Summer Reading! 

 

Flying High Dogs

Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm

High Flying, Dynamic, and Thrilling! Mike is a world record holder and multiple time world finalist in K9 frisbee. Mike and his 4 flying high frisbee dogs are the #1 dog entertainment act in the world!  Mike has appeared on the animal planet, ESPN, commercials, magazines, and performed for the NFL, NBA, Minor league baseball, music festivals, fairs, kids camps, schools, and libraries. His show is educational, interactive, dynamic, family orientated, and fun. The show is guaranteed to entertain and thrill crowds of all ages!

Bring a chair or blanket. 
Free and open to the public.

Please sign up to attend!

Executive Order May Impact Services at the HFFL

An Executive Order issued Friday, March 14th, 2025 calls for the reduction and elimination of functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which is an independent federal agency that supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. IMLS serves as the primary source of federal support for libraries and museums across the nation, aiming to inspire these institutions to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. (click to continue reading)

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 pm

Book and Dagger by Elise Graham
Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30pm

The untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war.

At the start of WWII, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a precursor to today’s CIA, was quickly formed—and, in an effort to fill its ranks with experts, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly, literature professors, librarians, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work—and these surprising spies would go on to profoundly shape both the course of the war and our cultural institutions with their efforts.

Join our discussion. Books available at the Library.  Sign up for our Adult Book Club email list!

Beautiful Hampton Falls

Photo Gallery

Photographs that capture Hampton Falls' beauty are on display in the Library. Through the eyes of the participating photographers, we can see how deeply connected we are to the land, water, wildlife and landscapes that shape our community. Browse these wonderful photographs by those that live in or appreciate all our town has to offer. 

These photographs and writings will fill the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) report currently being developed by the Hampton Falls Conservation Commission. 

photo by participant Erin Sniderman: "Orchard Sunrise"

 

Digital Discovery

Fridays 2-4 pm

Drop-in Q&A Sessions, Fridays at the Hampton Falls Free Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM  Starting January 10

Join Wendy Harrington every Friday between 2 and 4 pm at the Hampton Falls Free Library for a relaxed, informal session where you can ask questions and get help with any digital-related issue. Whether you're looking to manage your email, cut the cord on cable, research your family tree, control YouTube, or find property deeds online, Wendy is here to provide solutions to common problems. No question is too small!

Wendy - Library staff, tech enthusiast and former teacher - will give you personalized guidance with friendly, easy-to-understand advice. Snacks and coffee will be provided to make the experience even more enjoyable. Don’t miss out—come with your questions, leave with answers!

No sign-up, just drop in!

ompractice

July Community Picks

We’re building strength from the inside out!
Hampton Falls Library patrons have free access to over 100 live, online Ompractice classes weekly, an on-demand video library & new programming every month.

 July Highlights from Ompractice:
 Self-Care Summer Challenge - Take 3 classes this month to recharge
 New Class: Sound Sleep with Reggie – July 27 @ 7:30pm ET - Get better, deeper sleep!
 Live July 4 Class with Claudia - July 4 @12pm ET -  Guided meditation for energetic renewal
 New On-Demand Meditations - Designed for veterans, first responders & caregivers
 Night Owl Meditations - 5-minute walking + seated practices for night shift workers

Mt Washington Observatory

Special in July!

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, August 2nd

Puzzle Competition
Saturday, August 2nd 1- 4 pm
Sponsored by Ravensburger, Diversions Puzzles and Games, and the Friends of the Library.
Gather a team of up to four people and get ready, get set, puzzle! Ravensburger has generously donated ten copies of a beautiful 500-piece puzzle, and you’re invited to race to build it first. Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest teams. Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up below!
Don't have a team? Sign up as a single player and we will match you with another puzzler!
This competition is open to local amateur teams only.
Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all ages. Sign up HERE!